The Anaheim Ducks have added depth to their roster by signing four players to two-year, two-way contracts, a move announced this week that underscores the club’s intent to bolster its talent pool ahead of the upcoming season.
Judd Caulfield, a 25-year-old forward, arrives after a standout season in the American Hockey League where he set personal bests in points, goals and assists, having previously contributed 89 points in 204 AHL games with the San Diego Gulls and earned bronze with Team USA at the 2019 U-18 World Championship.
James Hamblin, 27, brings a blend of NHL experience and AHL consistency, having appeared in 41 games for the Edmonton Oilers and logged 172 points in 282 AHL contests with Bakersfield, while also representing Canada at the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
Defenseman Corey Schueneman, 30, adds veteran presence after 35 NHL appearances with the St. Louis Blues and Montreal Canadiens and a productive stint with Hershey in the AHL that saw him set new career highs in scoring and assists during the 2025-26 campaign.
Jett Woo, also 25, joins after helping Abbotsford capture the 2025 Calder Cup and compiling 93 points with a plus-16 rating and 424 penalty minutes in 310 AHL games, having been drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft.
Strategic Outlook
The acquisitions give the Ducks a versatile mix of speed, physicality and offensive upside, allowing the coaching staff to experiment with line combinations and depth scoring as they chase a playoff berth.
Looking Ahead
With the new contracts set to run through the next two seasons, the organization hopes the added depth will translate into more consistent performances on the ice, especially in high-pressure situations where depth scoring often makes the difference.